Fagopyrum
Botanical name: Fagopyrum
Fagopyrum
Botanical name: Fagopyrum
Description
Fagopyrum (Fagopyrum) are a small genus whose species include several important food plants. Although native to India and China, various species have been widely introduced worldwide. Generally, plants in the fagopyrum genus have five-petaled flowers and despite the common name "Buckwheat," are not related to wheat. Some species are also used for filling in pillows and upholstered products. 
Species of Fagopyrum
Common buckwheat
Common buckwheat is a plant that grows abundantly and has many uses for both humans and insects. In the West, it is regarded as a necessary ingredient in the preparation of rice and pastries. Aside from humans, bees receive pollen and nectar from this plant's white flowers, which can be utilized to make honey.
Tartary buckwheat
Tartary buckwheat is a common food plant cultivated across the globe but is viewed as a pest plant in the Pacific Northwest. Although considered a cereal, tartary buckwheat is not in the grass family and is therefore not related to wheat. It differs from common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) in that it contains more rutin and is more bitter.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Buckwheat Genus
Fagopyrum 
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